1. Define the job to be done
In a keyword research tools program, define the job to be done before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
2. Map users and permissions
In a keyword research tools program, map users and permissions before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
3. Inventory data inputs
In a keyword research tools program, inventory data inputs before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
4. Design workflows
In a keyword research tools program, design workflows before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
5. Specify integrations
In a keyword research tools program, specify integrations before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
6. Set controls and approvals
In a keyword research tools program, set controls and approvals before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
7. Validate reporting
In a keyword research tools program, validate reporting before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
8. Pilot with bounded scope
In a keyword research tools program, pilot with bounded scope before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
9. Monitor exceptions
In a keyword research tools program, monitor exceptions before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.
10. Review total operating cost
In a keyword research tools program, review total operating cost before advancing. Document the hypothesis, responsible owner, input evidence, accepted output, deadline and stop condition so the decision can be reproduced.
The output of this keyword research tools step should be understandable to a reviewer who did not create the campaign or page. That discipline reduces hidden assumptions and improves future iteration.